December 2024 | News & Events Magazine by Greater Nashville Apartment Association

2024 Awards Gala

JENNIFER MCCOY PRESENTS

COLLECTING WITH SASS AND CLASS

JAN 28TH

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Cover photo by: John Albani, John Albani Photography

2024 Gala Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

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Chadwell supply NeBCo, llC

timBeRlaNd paRtNeRs

BRavo flooRiNg

fReemaN weBB

CompaNy Rasa flooRs voluNteeR pRopeRties

Favor Sponsor law offiCe of hall & assoCiates, plC

Chairman’s Award Beautification Award

Best of the Best

2024 gnaa chairman Jenn mulholland

Lifetime Achievement

Wow, I am truly honored to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you so much for this recognition.

This award doesn’t mark the end of a career; rather, it’s a celebration of a journey made richer by the friendships and partnerships I’ve built within the Greater Nashville Apartment Association (GNAA). Working in the multifamily housing has been a rewarding experience, not only because of the industry itself but also because it fosters an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.

Getting involved in your local association provides so many benefits, and the connections and knowledge gained over the years have been invaluable.

One of the most significant personal blessings of my career in this industry was meeting my husband, Larry Turner—37 years strong. We met when he was one of my on-site suppliers, and our journey together has been one of my greatest joys.

When I think back on those early days as an on-site manager, juggling work as a single parent with limited resources, I remember the lessons I taught my two children, Nicholas and Morgan. With no budget for a groundskeeper, we took on the task ourselves, teaching them that if something needed doing, we’d pitch in and get it done.

Explaining why we’d pick up litter on my managed property but not the Kroger parking lot was always a bit of a challenge, though!

Moving to Tennessee 56 years ago was an unexpected opportunity. Originally, I worked in Wisconsin as a Medical Technologist and Waste Water Chemist. When I arrived in Tennessee, I discovered my certifications weren't recognized here, so I had to adapt. While waiting to take the state certification test, I took on a job as a part-time groundskeeper, watering flowers at my apartment community. Fate had other plans, though, and when the assistant manager left, I stepped into the role.

That moment marked a turning point—I realized how much I enjoyed working with residents and the flexibility to be there for my kids. I felt so lucky to have a job that I loved and one that didn’t involve toxic waste, medical contaminants, or third shifts!

In 1985, I earned my Accredited Residential Manager designation through IREM, which opened even more doors for me.

In 1990, The Summit Agency in Nashville presented me with an opportunity to sell advertising in the Apartment Blue Book, which later became Apartment Finder.

This venture, through Network Communications, turned into a

partnership with Laurie Rainey, and one of my first customers was Nancy Morris. Along the way, I had the privilege of working with Joyce Wolfe, both as a customer and later as a colleague.

Twenty-five years later, CoStar/Apartments.com acquired Network Communications, leading to yet another transition. At age 60, I found myself looking for a new opportunity, which came when Diane Carter and Mary Bradley offered me a role with GNAA, working on the Statistics Committee. This was a passion project for me, especially after serving on the GNAA board and chairing the Statistics Committee in the past. Thank you all for your patience with my many emails and calls asking for your “numbers.”

Working with GNAA gave me insight into the tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. To Ginny Johnson and the incredible GNAA staff, thank you for your dedication. You make it look easy, but I know firsthand how much effort goes into what you do every day. Congratulations on an amazing Gala tonight!

Three years ago, I began working with the Chattanooga Apartment Association (CAA). The experience has been refreshing, reminiscent of my early days with GNAA. Like GNAA, CAA offers the chance to make meaningful contributions, and I am excited to be part of its growth.

Thank you all for your support, mentorship, and friendship. I’m grateful that, even after all these years, you still pick up my calls, offer advice, and volunteer to help CAA move forward. This award means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you. Thank you for everything.

Bobbi Turner, 2024 GNAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, and Mary Bradley, 2023 GNAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.

Beautification Award 40+years First Place

Second Place

meadow gleN

Volunteer Properties

presented by bravo flooring

Third Place

Chase Cove

Freeman Webb Company presented by bravo flooring

Beautification Award 26-39 years

Second Place

RiveRgate meadows

Timberland Partners

presented by chadwell supply

First Place

stewaRt’s feRRy

Fogelman Properties

presented by chadwell supply

Third Place

hawthoRNe paRk south

Hawthorne Residential Partners

presented by chadwell supply

Beautification Award 11-25

years

Second Place

Third Place falls @ 109

First Place

Second Place

maNdoliN at stReam valley Cushman & Wakefield presented by nebco, llc

Third Place

CoRtlaNd at the NatioNs

Cortland Partners presented by nebco, llc

Beautification Award Best Renovation

First Place the duttoN Freeman Webb Company

presented by rasa floors

Third Place

RiChlaNd falls Freeman Webb Company

presented by rasa floors

Second Place

ColoNy house Freeman Webb Company presented by rasa floors

Third Place

12 south magNolia

RPM Living presented by rasa floors

Beautification Award Best

Model

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Beautification Award Best Shop

Second Place

Third Place

Beautification Award Best Pool

First Place souNdwateR Greystar

presented by volunteer properties

Second Place

aRBoRs of BReNtwood

BH Management presented by volunteer properties

Third Place the gRove RiChlaNd NTS Development presented by volunteer properties

Diamond Awards

Multifamily Executive of theYear

NiCole samsoN

Carter-Haston Real Estate Services Inc.

presented by national roof co

Management Volunteer of theYear

NaNCy moRRis

Freeman Webb Company

presented by valet living

Management Professional of the Year

lauRa watkiNs

Willow Bridge Property Company

presented by licra-nashville

Leasing Professional of theYear

kaCie NeloR

Greystar

presented by contractors inc

esseNtial staffiNg

Diamond Awards

Maintenance Professional of theYear

Rusty guilliams

Arlington Properties

presented by licra-nashville

Assistant Manager of the Year

saNdy sNook

Volunteer Properties

Timberland Partners

*Not pictured

Service Technican of theYear

NixoN aNdiNo

Avana Overlook

presented by republic services

Maintenance Volunteer of theYear

emiR skopljak (Not piCtuRed)

Willow Bridge Property Company

presented

Diamond Awards

Supplier Volunteer of theYear

aBRaham mCCaRveR

Bravo Flooring

Go-Getter of the Year

NaNCy moRRis Freeman Webb Company

Supplier Professional of theYear BRaNdi savage Career Strategies presented by freeman webb company

BaRRettChamBeRlaiN pRs

presented by legacy cool springs

presented by membership chairs holley duren and rusty mcdonald

ANGEL TREE MISSION

STARTING ON NOVEMBER 1ST, ANGELS WILL HANG ON A TREE INSIDE THE GNAA OFFICE. MEMBERS CAN ADOPT A SENIOR AND RETURN ITEMS TO THE GNAA OFFICE BEFORE DECEMBER 13TH.

FIFTYFORWARD PRESENT DELIVERY WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17TH AT 2:00 P.M.